Police have today informed NHW that over the last few weeks the number of 'small-scale', opportunist thefts in Bottesford and surrounding areas has increased. Items stolen have included good quality garden furniture, planters and even plants, in addition to breaks into cars for whatever may be hidden inside. Please take all reasonable care of your property. As most of these crimes are thought to be opportunist, why not consider fastening garden furniture to the ground? Be vigilant at all times, and PLEASE report all suspicious activity and vehicles IMMEDIATELY to the Police on 0116 222 2222.

Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch

Tags: Bottesford

Leicestershire Constabulary have issued a warning, and are appealing for information, regarding a burglary in Farmhouse Close, Bottesford, on Saturday evening (20 March) between about 22.00 and 22.30 hrs.

Property was stolen after thieves entered the house without forcing an entry. Some property was recovered shortly afterwards from the footpath linking Church View and Pinfold Lane.

Police are asking anyone with knowledge of any person or groups of persons passing through that area in that time window, or with any other relevant information, to contact them (attention DS 1570 Hutchings) on 0116 222 2222, referring to Crime NM 00677/10-7.

The Police also emphasise the need for residents to exercise all reasonable care in the security of their homes, particularly to ensure that doors and windows are locked not only when leaving their homes, but also when watching television etc at a distance from the doors.

Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch

Tel: 01949 842241 Mob: 07717496093

Tags: Bottesford

NHW has recently cooperated with Leicestershire Constabulary to find further Vale residents prepared to be vetted and trained as Community Volunteers for work at Bottesford Police Station. The aim has been to enable that Station to be opened reliably and consistently on three days of the week, to facilitate the interaction and flow of information between the Community and the Police. As the attached notice states, from 6 April the Police Station will be open for two hours on each Monday afternoon, Wednesday evening, and Friday morning, Bank Holidays excepted.

DETAILS HERE

Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch

Tel: 01949 842241 Mob: 07717496093

Tags: Bottesford

Sometime in the early hours of Sunday morning, 14 March, the large front window of the Fish & Chip shop in Queen Street, Bottesford was smashed. If anyone has any relevant information about this incident, would they please contact Leicestershire Constabulary on 0116 222 2222 and refer to Incident 157 of 14 March

Thank you.

Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mobile: 07717496093

Tags: Bottesford

On xmas day at 12 45am a gang of youths carried out an attack on property at 25 Albert St, Bottesford.
They severely damaged fence, gates. windows.causing £500 of damage. They were followed so far and were heard talking.
One was called Nathan and the others discussed going out on their quad bikes.
If anyone heard or witnessed anything could they contact Leics Constabulary quoting NM0343098.

Tags: Bottesford